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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Jason Weening from Saskatchewan, Canada. Jason is a homeschool dad of ten, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. He shares his family’s extraordinary journey from Ontario to Saskatchewan, including a year of travel across the U.S. and six months in the Dominican Republic, all while homeschooling. We discuss the importance of intentional fatherhood, building a family culture rooted in faith and character, and practical strategies for managing technology and supporting your spouse. Jason’s candid stories, from living in a 15-passenger van to writing books inspired by his adventures, offer encouragement and actionable insights for parents seeking to lead their families with purpose and resilience.

Connect with Jason and Jason's Books

heydads.ca

Yes, Dear...I’m Watching Them

Riders of the Lost Reptiles

Books and Resources

Hannah’s Children

The Anxious Generation

The Five Behaviours

Family Teams Podcast

ACE - Accelerated Christian Education

Above Rubies 

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Bethany Baldwin from Ohio. Bethany is a homeschooling mother of five and the owner of Mad Society Inc. Bethany talks about the challenges and rewards she has experienced and her innovative approach to integrating arts into education. We discuss Bethany's personal motivations, experiences with different educational methods for her children, and insights on setting up and running a successful home-based drama club. Bethany highlights the importance of creativity, individuality, and adapting educational approaches to fit each family's needs. Listeners will enjoy Bethany’s warm, relatable delivery, and they will glean from her wisdom as a mother who knows the importance of helping her children to act for themselves.

Connect with Bethany

MAD Society Inc.

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time again with Julie Bogart from Ohio. Listeners will love this enriching conversation on critical thinking, parenting, and the evolving landscape of education. Julie, the creator of the Brave Writer program and author of Raising Critical Thinkers and Becoming a Critical Thinker shares her wisdom on fostering self-aware thinking, navigating the challenges of grandparenting and parenting young adults, and the importance of allowing children to explore their identities freely. In our discussion, Julie imparted compelling stories and experiences to convey her curiosity and research around critical thinking. All of us who have listened to Julie and read her works are benefited by her wisdom and insights. 

Connect with Julie

The Brave Writer

Julie's Books and Resources

The Brave Learner

Raising Critical Thinkers

Becoming a Critical Thinker

Help, My Kid Hates Writing

Brave Writer Podcast

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Sue Music from Calgary, Alberta. Sue shares her journey as a homeschooling mother of three, detailing her initial uncertainties, the transition from traditional schooling, and the unique learning opportunities this lifestyle has afforded her children. We discuss the challenges and rewards of homeschooling, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, community support, and staying true to one's own family's needs and values. Sue offers practical advice for new homeschoolers and highlights the positive transformations she has witnessed in her children, particularly her eldest son, who thrives both academically and personally outside of conventional school settings. You will enjoy Sue’s warm and personable delivery and her ability to make her experiences so relatable.

Resources

AHEA Conference 

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Leah Farish, an award-winning civil rights attorney, author, speaker, and homeschool mother of two. Leah shares insights from her diverse career, including her experience as a homeschooling mother and legal advocate for homeschooling families. Our conversation explores the importance of family culture, the influence of intergenerational relationships, and the challenges and benefits of homeschooling. It would be great for you to check out Leah’s podcast, “Conversation Balloons,” to learn more about her work and to get to know Leah better.

Connect with Leah

leahfarish.com

Leah's Podcast

Conversation Balloons

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Susan Ison, founder and president of Victus Study Skills System, and Bethany Pinos, an educational consultant for Victus. Our conversation focuses on the importance of study skills, organizational habits, and educational principles that serve both academic and life-long pursuits. We cover the history and development of Victus, the application of its methodologies across different age groups, and the personal experiences of both guests in the homeschooling and educational consulting spaces. Highlights include real-life examples of how Victus study skills can impact personal and professional lives, and practical advice for parents and educators on how to instill these habits in their children and students. Susan emphasized three questions that Victus asks all of its students: Where are we now? Where do we wanna be? How do we get there? Victus offers quality resources for homeschooling families who are looking to help their children improve their study, organizational, and life skills.

Connect with Susan and Bethany

https://studyskillssystem.org/

To This Golden Hour Audience: You can receive a FREE Victus Strategic Planning Booklet if you email me, Timmy Eaton, at [email protected] by July 7, 2025!

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Chris Koerner from Texas. Chris is a father of four, a serial entrepreneur who has created more than 75 businesses with 10 of them worth 7-8+ figures, he’s a business ideas addict with more than a million followers on Instagram and more ideas than he can handle, he’s the host of The Koerner Office podcast, and he’s a devoted church and family man. Chris suspected that he had ADHD many years ago but wasn’t diagnosed until recently. We talked about how his ADHD has been a gift that has helped him to build multiple successful businesses. Our discussion offers insights on leveraging curiosity for business success and the importance of having a “bias for action” in entrepreneurship. Chris also gives a few pointers to help homeschool families foster entrepreneurship for their children. 

Connect with Chris

The Koerner Office - IG, Podcast

How to Make Millions with a Hole in One Challenge

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKdJ7gNTIHj/

Books and Resources

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

4 Hour Work Week

entrepreneur.com

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Dan Hill from Utah. Dan is a homeschool father of three sons, 3D animator, artist, a multifaceted educator, musician, and entrepreneur. Dan describes his “Forrest Gump”-like meandering and falling into several unlikely situations, where he was discovered by a specific school official and told he had a natural gift for teaching. Eventually, Dan started an after-school program that became Dan’s business, Paper Plane Learning. A homeschool mother encouraged Dan to reach out to the homeschool community to make them aware of his classes. Now, 80% of Dan’s students are homeschooled, and Dan ended up homeschooling his three sons for a time. This episode highlights the advantages of homeschooling, the importance of early reading, and the innovative methods Dan uses to teach 3D animation, art, piano, and more to children around the globe. 

Check out Dan Hill's website and piano books:

paperplanelearning.net

Musical Reflections, Book 1

Resources: 

South Valley Leadership Academy

Wilson Language Training

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Brad Cornish from Stirling, Alberta. Brad is a dentist, golfer, reader, outdoor enthusiast, and most importantly, a homeschooling father of five. He describes how his family unexpectedly fell into homeschooling during Covid when his kids decided they liked how things went down at home better than what they were experiencing at school. He discusses the evolution of their educational approach, the advantages of their flexible lifestyle, and the significant impact homeschooling has had on his children's lives. Brad loves the incredible benefits that homeschooling has blessed his family with, and he encourages anyone considering the homeschool route to simply do it! Brad and his spouse enjoy a mutual commitment to fostering a rich, individualized learning environment for their children, and they are especially grateful to spend such quality time as a family. This conversation is rich with insights into homeschooling philosophies, decision-making, and maintaining a balanced family life.

Books

Every Tool is a Hammer

Chop Wood, Carry Water

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Books by Ryan Holiday

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In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Nathan Wallick from Peoria, Illinois. Nathan is a homeschool dad of three, firefighter, adventurer, founder of Peoria Carp Hunters, and his Instagram reels will have you riveted! He shares his journey from his suburban Chicago childhood to becoming a passionate advocate for homeschooling and intentional living. He talks about the benefits of homeschooling, the importance of creating lasting memories with family, and his unique bow fishing business. Nathan and I found ourselves chatting about balancing technology use, the role of sports, and fostering entrepreneurship in children. You’ll enjoy this unique conversation between two natives of the Chicago suburbs.

Connect with Nathan

peoriacarphunters.com

Instagram - @natewallick

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